Today’s LinkedIn Crossclimb puzzle (#717) is another word ladder challenge where each row changes only one letter from the previous word. The goal is to move from the starting word at the top to the final word at the bottom while keeping every step a valid English word.
Crossclimb #717 Solution Path
LOCK
LICK
LINK
MINK
MINE
MIME
TIME
Step-by-Step Explanation
LOCK → LICK
The second letter changes from O → I, forming LICK, which means to pass the tongue over something.
LICK → LINK
The third letter changes from C → N, creating LINK, which means a connection between things.
LINK → MINK
The first letter changes from L → M, producing MINK, a small carnivorous animal known for its fur.
MINK → MINE
The last letter changes from K → E, forming MINE, which can mean something belonging to someone or a place where minerals are extracted.
MINE → MIME
The third letter changes from N → M, giving MIME, a form of acting using gestures without speech.
MIME → TIME
The first letter changes from M → T, producing TIME, which refers to the ongoing progression of events.
Final Word Ladder
LOCK → LICK → LINK → MINK → MINE → MIME → TIME
Each step modifies just one letter, which is the key rule of the LinkedIn Crossclimb puzzle.
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